Publisher's Synopsis
Expedition To San Francisco Bay In 1770: Diary Of Pedro Fages is a historical book written by Pedro Fages himself. The book was published in 1911 and is a detailed account of Fages' expedition to San Francisco Bay in 1770. Fages was a Spanish explorer and military officer who was appointed as the governor of Alta California in 1782. The book is a diary of Fages' journey to San Francisco Bay, which was then known as the Port of Monterey. It provides a first-hand account of the challenges he faced during the expedition, including the harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and encounters with Native Americans. Fages describes the flora and fauna of the region, the geography, and the customs of the native people. The book also includes a brief history of the Spanish colonization of California and the motivations behind the exploration. It sheds light on the Spanish colonization of California and their interactions with the native population. Expedition To San Francisco Bay In 1770: Diary Of Pedro Fages is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early exploration of California and the interactions between the Spanish and the native population. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of California and the Spanish colonization of the Americas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
